Dewey Beach Travel Guide: Reviews, photos, & videos

You’ll know you’ve arrived in Dewey Beach when you see the Starboard, with its great white shark bursting through the wall above. Don’t worry – it’s not real! However, the beach front paradise you’re about to enter definitely is. A tiny sliver of land about a mile long, Dewey Beach is party central for a lot of college aged kids looking for a place to enjoy Spring Break or summer vacation. And what’s one thing we all know about college kids? They usually don’t have a ton of disposable cash. Thankfully the Dewey Beach college rentals and house shares are perfect for folks on a tight budget or looking to save up for next semester’s tuition. In fact, Dewey Beach is the type of place where people can pay as little as a few hundred dollars to have a place to crash for the summer. All rentals are beach front or bay side as well, so it’s not like you’re sleeping on the street! Head into downtown Dewey to truly discover this incredibly friendly party Mecca!

Every place you go there are 20- and 30-somethings crowding the bars from Bloody Mary breakfast to late night last call, and head out to the waterfront area and it’s practically no different – except everyone’s wearing less clothes. With plenty of Dewey Beach affordable vacation rentals, there’s really no reason to wait any longer. In fact, the Dewey Beach Concerts and Festival group lures in thousands of visitors and hundreds of big name music acts year round to partake in the numerous festivals ranging from the Americana Music Fest, Chickfest, Jamfest, Popfest and the Delaware Musical Festival. Check out acts like Gavin DeGraw, Everclear (the band, not the drink), Robert Randolph and Dwight Yoakam as they jam out their most popular tunes to the backing ambiance of the relaxing Dewey Beach surf.

Wanna actually own a piece of the beach? There's no time like the present to buy Dewey Beach vacation properties as a nearby Rehoboth real estate brokerage suggests that the market is off by as much as 20 to 40% (check out market insights below for more info). And know that Dewey Beach vacation rentals go fast during the summer months, so there’s really no time like the present to throw caution to the wind and head down to Dewey Beach for the party of a lifetime.

  • Beach, Boating, Fishing, Night-life, Northeast, Ocean, Relaxing, Romantic, Rustic, Sailing, Singles, Surfing, Usa, Watersports

 
 
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 Directions 

Distance from closest metropolitan area: 120 miles (from Washington, DC)  
 
Estimated travel time: 2 hours, 35 minutes (from Washington, DC)  
 
From Washington, DC, head east on Route 50 and cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Follow Route 50 to Wye Mills on the Eastern Shore. At Wye Mills, take Route 50 to Route 404. Follow Route 404 and pick up Route 16 E after passing Denton, MD. Travel Route 16 into Sussex County, DE, through Greenwood, Ellendale and Milton, all the way to Route 1 at Broadkill, just 10 miles north of the beaches. Take Route 1 south to Rehoboth/Dewey.

 

   

 Weather 

  • Current conditions

    Cond070

    Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. South winds around 5 mph...becoming west after midnight.
    Low: 39° F.

  • Tomorrow's forecast

    Cond007
    Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
    Hi: 59° F, Low: 42° F.


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Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

The Rehoboth Beach boardwalk dates back to 1873 and is one of the oldest Atlantic Coast boardwalks. Storms have slightly altered the configuration of the boardwalk over the years, as have new developments, such as the arrival of the railway. The main entry point of the one-mile long, present-day boardwalk is at the east end of Rehoboth Avenue, the town's main street. Made of wood, it's one of the last wooden boardwalks on the East Coast. Souvenir shops and snack bars offering taffy, funnel cakes, custard and other goodies line the boardwalk. Most of the town's restaurants and nightspots are found around Rehoboth Avenue.

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Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre

This resident, professional theater company perform plays for kids and kids-at-heart during the summer season. The performances take place at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, The Bay Center in Dewey Beach and Epworth Methodist Church and All Saints Episcopal Church, both in Rehoboth. The company also runs two popular summer camps: Film & TV camp for youths 9-14, and Create-a-Play camp for children ages 7-12.

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Rehoboth Beach Theater

The Rehoboth Beach Theater, located in the Celebration Mall on the beach block of Baltimore Avenue, brings Broadway-style live entertainment to the beach. Shows sell out fast, so be sure to get your tickets early. For information on upcoming performances and ticket sales, visit www.rehobothbeachtheater.com.

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Dewey Beach Music Festival

Six festivals throughout the spring, summer and fall make up the Dewey Beach Music Festival—Americana Music Fest, Chickfest, Jamfest, Popfest and Delaware Music Festival. Performing at three venues—Rusty Rudder, Bottle & Cork and Northbeach—each festival draws thousands of visitors. Check out for participating bands and show schedules.

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